Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
McDonald's stop after violent car theft from hospital
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·16d ago
McDonald's stop after violent car theft from hospital After running over a grandmother with her own car in a hospital car park, thief Adam Barry found her bank card and stopped by McDonald's.
Silver lining for Freo captain after grand final injury nightmare
ABC News Australia·16d ago
Fremantle have had some badly needed good news in the wake of its AFL grand final disaster, confirming captain Alex Pearce will not need surgery.
Grace Tame feared for her life after abuser's posts, court hears
ABC News Australiaby Scout Wallen·16d ago
In short: The special hearing for the man who sexually abused Grace Tame has concluded in a Tasmanian court. He has been charged with posting menacing tweets directed at Ms Tame in 2022.
NDIS provider accused of $325k rort
PerthNowby William Elliott·16d ago
Former NDIS provider Denise Clissold faces court accused of $325k fraud scheme A former National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider has been accused of fraudulently obtaining more than...
Getting AI 'drunk' makes it more likely to break rules, research finds
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson·16d ago
In short: Australian researchers told an AI model to act drunk and found it was more likely to break rules or divulge information it was supposed to keep private.
Modular homes fill niche in gridlocked regional council
PerthNowby Luke Lay·16d ago
Modular homes fill niche in gridlocked regional council Built in a factory yard in the heart of Adelaide's industrial suburbs, prefabricated homes are filling a niche for rural communities.
Teen killed in western Vic crash remembered as 'bubbly' and 'bright'
ABC News Australiaby Jack Colantuono and Lily Kristanto·16d ago
In short: A teenager who died in a three-vehicle collision in Victoria's west has been remembered as "bubbly, bright and energetic".
Final US forces to exit Iraq after two decades
PerthNowby Ahmed Rasheed·16d ago
Final US forces to exit Iraq after two decades US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies who now have deep influence in...
‘Selfish’: Man stole car, ran over owner
PerthNowby Liam Beatty·16d ago
Homeless man Adam Barry jailed for stealing car, running over owner outside hospital A Melbourne grandmother was left fighting for her life after she was run over by her own stolen car while taking...
More house price falls on cards as rates squeeze buyers
PerthNowby Will Nicholas·16d ago
More house price falls on cards as rates squeeze buyers House prices are now likely to fall further and for longer than they have in previous property market downturns, according to economists.
Grace Tame feared for life after abuser's alleged posts
PerthNowby Ethan James·16d ago
Grace Tame feared for life after abuser's alleged posts Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame hit rock bottom and feared for her life after learning of "disturbing" social media posts allegedly...
Trump touts Iowa steel plant as the biggest in the US
PerthNowby Collin Binkley·16d ago
Trump touts Iowa steel plant as the biggest in the US President Donald Trump has announced a new $15 billion steel plant will be built in Iowa, claiming an economic victory in a key battleground...
Cat at centre of concussion waiver saga forced into medical retirement
ABC News Australia·16d ago
Geelong premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij has been medically retired due to concussion. Kolodjashnij was the player who signed a secret waiver in his Geelong contract in 2024, requiring him to...
Second brick plant no quick fix for WA housing shortage
ABC News Australiaby Keane Bourke·16d ago
In short: Western Australia's state government will pay up to $4 million to Austral Bricks to reopen its plant in the state.
Brisbane cyclist who lost eye wins $675k negligence payout
ABC News Australiaby Jessica Black and Ned Hammond·16d ago
A Brisbane cyclist whose eye was "obliterated" when he fell and impaled it on a temporary council fence has won a $675,000 negligence pay out.
Girl, 4, fights for life after buggy crash
PerthNowby David Hannant·16d ago
Girl, 4, fighting for life after buggy accident while attending Gold Coast football match A four-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after being run over by a buggy in a “freak...
Working holiday visa changes driving backpackers away, employers say
ABC News Australiaby Rosanne Maloney, Conor Byrne, and Holly Richardson·16d ago
In short: Far North Queensland industries are already losing staff due to working holiday visa changes, major employers say.
The age of Hobsbawm • Inside Story
Inside Storyby Administrator·16d ago
For half a century, Eric Hobsbawm was a giant among historians. From his 1959 work on Primitive Rebels, which investigated “social bandits” (a term he coined) in pre-industrial societies, and his...
Pledge to 'wreck' mayor aired at corruption hearing
PerthNowby Sarah Spina-Matthews·16d ago
Pledge to 'wreck' mayor aired at corruption hearing A former councillor and lawyer for a fugitive property developer has faced a grilling over allegations of spying and blackmail in what is...
UOW labelled 'poster child' for what is wrong with university sector
ABC News Australiaby Kelly Fuller·16d ago
In short: Labor MP and inquiry chair Sarah Kaine says she will press the Minns government to reform university governance.
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